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Tips and Advice

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A series of videos featuring ākonga (learners) sharing their experiences and learnings.

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You belong here
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You belong here

Knowing you belong brings feelings of security, support, acceptance and inclusion. It is about feeling valued, seen, heard and affirmed – free to shar...

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Embracing who you are
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Embracing who you are

Being yourself is about liking and embracing who you are, and living your life how you want to live it – without fear or worry of what others might th...

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It’s okay to feel
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It’s okay to feel

Do you ever feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster? If so, these learners are here to confirm that the feeling is mutual! Whatever you’re expe...

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You’ll get through it (sign language version)
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You’ll get through it (sign language version)

If you’re having a tough time right now, you don’t have to go it alone.Here you’ll find words of reassurance and encouragement from fellow learners ar...

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Connecting with others
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Connecting with others

Loneliness is something we all feel from time to time – and it’s something many ākonga mention experiencing, regardless of whether they are studying o...

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Nature is key
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Nature is key

Whether it’s getting out for a hīkoi in the bush, soaking up the sound of the ocean, planting kai or just stepping outside for a breath of fresh air, ...

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Saving money
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Saving money

So many people are facing financial struggles just now and this is one of the most common issues affecting learners. Here learners share some of the s...

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My piece of advice
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My piece of advice

What’s something you wish you’d known when you were just getting started with your study? Here learners share their number one piece of advice – from ...

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What does wellbeing mean to me
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What does wellbeing mean to me

Wellbeing means something slightly different to everyone – from maintaining balance and connecting with others, to looking after all of the aspects th...

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Culture and wellbeing
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Culture and wellbeing

For many of us, culture and wellbeing are inextricably linked. Your culture is likely to inform your beliefs, values, views, relationships, interests ...

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Embracing who you are (sign language version)
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Embracing who you are (sign language version)

Being yourself is about liking and embracing who you are, and living your life how you want to live it – without fear or worry of what others might th...

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It’s okay to feel (sign language version)
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It’s okay to feel (sign language version)

Do you ever feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster? If so, these learners are here to confirm that the feeling is mutual! Whatever you’re expe...

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Connecting with others (sign language version)
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Connecting with others (sign language version)

Loneliness is something we all feel from time to time – and it’s something many ākonga mention experiencing, regardless of whether they are studying o...

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Nature is key (sign language version)
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Nature is key (sign language version)

Whether it’s getting out for a hīkoi in the bush, soaking up the sound of the ocean, planting kai or just stepping outside for a breath of fresh air, ...

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Saving money (sign language version)
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Saving money (sign language version)

So many people are facing financial struggles just now and this is one of the most common issues affecting learners. Here learners share some of the s...

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My piece of advice (sign language version)
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My piece of advice (sign language version)

What’s something you wish you’d known when you were just getting started with your study? Here learners share their number one piece of advice – from ...

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You’ll get through it
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You’ll get through it

If you’re having a tough time right now, you don’t have to go it alone. Here you’ll find words of reassurance and encouragement from fellow learners a...

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What does wellbeing mean to me (sign language version)
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What does wellbeing mean to me (sign language version)

Wellbeing means something slightly different to everyone – from maintaining balance and connecting with others, to looking after all of the aspects th...

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